After-School Dance & Movement Teacher (Part-Time)
The Advent School | Boston, MA
The Advent School is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative After-School Dance & Movement Teacher to lead engaging dance and movement classes for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 during the 2026–2027 academic year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dance educator who enjoys inspiring young children through movement, music, and creative expression. The successful candidate will create developmentally appropriate, hands-on dance and movement experiences that foster confidence, coordination, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for movement in a joyful after-school environment.
Position Details
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Compensation: $25–$30 per hour
- Location: The Advent School, Boston, MA
- Duration: September 2026 through June 2027
Preferred Availability:
- Monday–Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
- Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
While candidates with broader availability are preferred, we welcome applications from instructors who can commit to teaching one or more days per week.
Responsibilities
Dance & Movement Instruction
- Lead engaging, developmentally appropriate dance and movement classes for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the developmental needs of students across multiple age groups.
- Foster creativity, confidence, coordination, musicality, physical fitness, and self-expression through movement.
- Introduce students to a variety of dance styles, movement practices, and cultural dance traditions.
- Encourage collaboration, creativity, and joyful participation in every class.
Creative Movement (Pre-K–Kindergarten)
- Guide young learners through imaginative movement, rhythm games, storytelling, and creative play.
- Incorporate age-appropriate props such as ribbons, scarves, beanbags, hoops, and parachutes to encourage exploration, body awareness, and coordination.
- Develop gross motor skills, balance, spatial awareness, rhythm, and confidence through playful movement experiences.
Dance Foundations (Grades 1–3)
- Teach foundational dance techniques and simple choreography.
- Introduce students to styles such as Jazz, Folk Dance, Creative Movement, and introductory Ballet concepts.
- Build students' understanding of rhythm, timing, coordination, musicality, and spatial awareness through engaging activities.
Dance Technique & Choreography (Grades 4–6)
- Lead more advanced movement experiences in styles such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, and multicultural dance traditions.
- Teach increasingly complex movement combinations, choreography, and performance techniques.
- Encourage artistic expression, teamwork, and performance confidence through collaborative dance experiences.
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
- Design creative, developmentally appropriate dance and movement lessons.
- Create engaging experiences that promote physical literacy, artistic expression, coordination, creativity, and teamwork.
- Incorporate music, games, movement exploration, and creative challenges into each class.
- Prepare students for informal demonstrations or end-of-session showcases for families when appropriate.
Classroom Management
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Establish clear expectations and manage student behavior using positive reinforcement.
- Foster respect, collaboration, confidence, and joyful participation among students.
- Maintain a safe, energetic, and engaging classroom environment.
Safety & Program Support
- Ensure student safety during movement instruction, transitions, and dismissal.
- Monitor proper movement techniques to promote safe participation.
- Maintain an organized classroom and care for dance equipment, props, and instructional materials.
- Collaborate with program staff to support the overall success of the After-School Enrichment Program.
Professionalism & Communication
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and follow all school policies related to student safety and supervision.
Qualifications
- Commitment to teaching throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Experience teaching dance, creative movement, or movement-based enrichment to children ages 4–12.
- Strong background in one or more dance or movement disciplines such as Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Ballet, Creative Movement, Folk Dance, multicultural dance traditions, or children's movement education.
- Understanding of children's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
- Ability to create engaging, inclusive experiences that emphasize movement, creativity, and confidence over technical perfection.
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Enthusiastic, dependable, creative, and student-centered.
- Passion for dance, movement education, and helping children discover the joy of creative expression.
Why Teach at The Advent School?
The Advent School's After-School Enrichment Program provides students with opportunities to explore their interests through engaging, hands-on learning experiences beyond the traditional school day. Our instructors are valued members of a collaborative educational community that encourages creativity, innovation, and joyful learning.
This position offers the opportunity to inspire young movers and dancers, nurture creativity and self-confidence, and help students develop coordination, collaboration, physical literacy, and a lifelong appreciation for movement in a fun and supportive environment.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email.
We welcome applications from dance educators, movement specialists, choreographers, performers, teaching artists, fitness instructors, early childhood educators, and individuals who are passionate about inspiring children through dance, movement, and creative expression.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
